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More Evacuees Able to Return Home in Bradley Creek Wildfire Area Near Vernon
The band said more evacuees can return after the Bradley Creek wildfire was brought under control, and it listed 15 addresses cleared for reentry.
- The Okanagan Indian Band partially rescinded evacuation orders for the Bradley Creek Wildfire on Friday at 5 p.m., allowing residents at specific addresses near Vernon to return home as the blaze came under control.
- Following containment of the Bradley Creek Wildfire near Vernon, the OKIB authorized residents to return to their property after an extended evacuation prompted by the uncontrolled blaze.
- Residents at 18 Ta Ta Tlux Road and multiple addresses on Westside Road are no longer under evacuation order and may return home immediately, the OKIB announced.
- Returning residents should wear protective clothing and gloves while using only HEPA-equipped vacuums for ash cleanup, as the OKIB warned of structural damage and fallen trees.
- The OKIB advises residents to check for spoiled refrigerated food, replace furnace filters, and review the First Nations Health Authority Returning Home After Wildfire information package for comprehensive guidance.
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State of Local Emergency cancelled, evacuation orders rescinded, in North Okanagan electoral area
It’s great news for a late Monday afternoon. Based upon recommendation from the BC Wildfire Service, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is cancelling the State of Local Emergency and rescinding the Evacuation Alert for properties within Electoral Area B due to the Bradley Creek FSR Wildfire (#K41351), effective Monday, Aug. 24. Properties rescinded from the Evacuation Alert include: * 570, 576, 590, 610, 614, 620, 640, 644, 664, 668,…
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